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UD Mental Health First Aid Directory

These faculty and staff are certified in Mental Health First Aid, and open to connecting with members of the UD community to offer support. These individuals are trained to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary.

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Mental Health First Aid Directory

First Name	Last Name	Job Title	Department	Email	Why mental health is important to me...
Annie	Abrams	Library Assistant	Library, Museums and Press	abrams@udel.edu	It's so important to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and create open conversations on how to help ourselves and the communities that surround us. It's a good world because you are in it, and you are not alone.
Virginia	Ayala	University of Delaware Police Department	Sr. Police Dispatcher	vayala@udel.edu	Let's talk about mental wellness.
Caralee	Barr	Facilities Maintenance & Operations Information Services	Operational Support Agent	clmorgan@udel.edu	Mental health affects how you feel about yourself, your life, emotions peace of mind, and sense of purpose matter. Life can be overwhelming, whether it is school work, relationships or personal struggles. Good mental health gives you the tools to cope in healthy way. When your mental health is in a good place, its easier to communicate, trust and connect with others
Judy	Bell	Custodial Mananger	Facilities	judybell@udel.edu	Mental health is important to me because people can face a mental health issue at anytime. I want to raise more awareness about mental health and make sure people get the resources they need.
Melissa	Betau	Program Coordinator	Department of Communication	mbetau@udel.edu	Navigating life with mental health struggles is difficult. If I can be a resource for students, staff or faculty, I want to help in anyway I can.
Cynthia	Boettger	Building Manager- Worrilow Hall	College of Agriculture and Natural Resources	boettger@udel.edu	Mental Health is part of a happy and healthy lifestyle. Letting some one that you care and are there to listen is the first step to a heathy mind set.
Abigail	Bower	Research Coordinator	KAAP	aebower@udel.edu
Rebecca	Boyle	Student Life Manager	English Language Institute	beccalee@udel.edu
Annalisa	Brown	Learning Specialist	Student Services for Athletes	brownar@udel.edu	Mental health is important to me because as a people we have evolved to know being steadfast in the self is essential to take on life's ups, downs and in-betweens.
Amanda	Brunson	Academic Success Coach	Office of Academic Enrichment	brunson@udel.edu
Katie	Butera	Assistant Professor	Physical Therapy	kbutera@udel.edu	Mental health is important to me because I have seen the impact of these struggles among those closest to me. As a physical therapist, I also view mental health as an important component of overall health and well-being. I want to help people work through challenges and access resources during difficult times.
Gina	Catanzariti	Academic Advisor	CAS- Student Success Center	Gcatanz@udel.edu	Mental health is important because mental health impacts everybody and is very important to overall health and well being. I want to let people know they can get help and they are not alone.
Luke	Chalmers	Office of Undergraduate Admissions	Admissions Counselor	lmcfour@udel.edu	Mental health effects everyone; I want to continue to work to remove the stigma around mental health.
Cinnell	Clark-Tolson	Accounting Assistant II	Cooperative Extension - Kent County	ctolson@udel.edu	Because YOU Matter!
Cathy	Corsi	Assistant Director, Facility & Event Operations	University Student Centers	corsi@udel.edu	I have a lot of student employees and I have seen quite a few of them struggle at times and I would like to be able to talk to them and hopefully help them out or at least be a sounding board for them.
Rita	Crowley	Adujunct Faculty	Department of Health Behavior and Nutrition	rcrowley@udel.edu	Mental Health is as important as physical health. I am honored to have the skills to assist someone who may be having some difficulty.
Angie	Cunningham	Business Administrator	Graduate College and Professional and Continuing Studies	angiec@udel.edu	Mental Health is essential for overall well-being. I want to help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health challenges and assist students in finding appropriate help and support resources.
Matt	DeEmilio	Disability Support Services	Accommodation Coordinator	mdeem@udel.edu	Mental health is the foundation of how we handle stress, connect with others, and make daily decisions. When we prioritize it, we’re better able to thrive academically, socially, and personally. A healthy mind empowers a stronger, more connected UD community.
Theresa	DeMatteis	Academic Advisor	CAS-Student Success Center	theresad@udel.edu
Kellie	DiMaio	Administrative Assistant III	Physical Therapy Clinic	kdimaio@udel.edu	Mental health is important to me because I have experienced first hand the loss and devastation that can occur when a person struggles with their Mental well being. I would like to be a resource to anyone who may need support when they are facing hard times.
Alicia	Downer	Facilities Coordinator	College of Health Sciences	adowner@udel.edu
Lauren	Dudziak	Associate Director, Programs and Partnerships	Campus Recreation	ldudziak@udel.edu
Corin	Edwards	Director	Fraternity and Sorority Leadership & Learning	cedwards@udel.edu	Mental Health is important to me because I want everyone to be able to live their life to the fullest.
Amy	Estey	Academic Program Manager	Graduate & MBA Programs	amye@udel.edu	We want our students to spend their time and energy on learning, writing, studying, connecting, and presenting...not battling their pasts, false narratives, or illness that gets in their way. I'm here to listen and help students find the assistance they need to be successful.
Alisha	Fletcher	Center for Disabilities Studies	Director, DNEA	fletcha@udel.edu	Mental health is essential to overall well-being, influencing how we think, feel, and act in our daily lives. As a social worker and advocate, I believe that addressing mental health challenges fosters stronger, more resilient communities. Supporting mental health is not just about individual healing, but about creating environments where everyone can thrive.
Adam	Foley	Director- Diversity Education, Assessment, & Outreach	Office of Institutional Equity	foley@udel.edu	The value of mental health cannot be understated as an integral part of the holistic wellbeing of everyone within our Blue Hen community and beyond. I hope to contribute in some small way to improving that health for those in need.
Sarah	Foster	Associate Registrar	Registrar's Office	slfoster@udel.edu
Caitlin	Gallagher	Center for Academic Success, Academic Coaching & Tutoring	Academic Program Manager	caitg@udel.edu	Mental health is important to me and as part of the UD community, knowing that it matters to others is important too!
Cyndi	Germack	Student Success Center- CAS	Internship Coordinator	cgermack@udel.edu	I am strong advocate for having good mental health. When you are not well mentally it affects all areas of your life. Life can be stressful and challenging especially with all the demands put on young adults and college students. I'm here to talk and share resources to get help when needed. Let us all help each other and reduce the stigma of mental health. We are all human and when times get tough one should reach out for help, and know you are not alone and we will get through this together.
Nancy	Getchell	Professor	KAAP	getchell@udel.edu
Agata	Gliwa	transfer credit assistant	Registrar	agliwa@udel.edu	Mental health is important to me because I think people who are in a difficult situation need more support.
Tony	Goldston	Assistant Athletic Director - Recreation Programming	Campus Recreation	goldston@udel.edu	Everyone struggles at some point with things. Being able to ask for help is a strength.
Alison	Gondos	Undergraduate Recruitment Manager	College of Arts & Sciences Dean's Office	awade@udel.edu	Mental health impacts all aspects of my life and I want to support others to take care of theirs as well.
Annette	Goodwin	Administrative Assistant	Center for Counseling & Student Development	annetteg@udel.edu	Mental Health is important to me because I care about my community and the future
Damaris	Green	Administrative Specialist	Office of Student Conduct	damarisg@udel.edu	Mental health is important to me because it impacts what we feel, what we think and how we behave. It effects our decision making, how we deal with stress and how we problem solve.
Jennifer	Gregan	Senior Assistant Dean and Associate Professor	Lerner College Dean's Office	greganj@udel.edu	Mental health is important because mental health is the foundation on which everything else in life is built. If the foundation isn't sound, the structure of one's life is unstable, and it is difficult or impossible to realize one's purpose. people's lives
Holli	Harvey-Dudlek	Director	Student Conduct	harv@udel.edu	Mental health is important to me because I want to connect people with resources and services to help them work through their challenges.
Suzi	Halpin	Manager, Facilities and Events	Wellbeing Operations	suzihalp@udel.edu	Mental health journey takes a village of support and resources. The impact is real and the journey is hard but it nice to have individuals that care so you are not alone.
Gail	Headley	Data Scientist	Center for Research in Education & Social Policy (CRESP)	gheadley@udel.edu	In gratitude to the strangers, friends, and professionals who’ve helped family and friends survive and thrive through mental health crises, I have dedicated myself to learning more about how to support others in search of mental health care. I have a special empathy for families dealing with issues related to so-called attention deficit disorders, alcoholism/substance abuse, gender/LGBTQ identity, and suicidal ideation.
Matt	Hermenau	Assistant Director, Visit Experience Coordinator	Undergraduate Admissions	hermenau@udel.edu	The undergraduate college experience is a unique gift. I want to make sure that students are able to get the help and support that they need in order to get the most out of their four years so that they can succeed.
Cheryl	Honaker	Office of Economic Innovation & Partnership	Administrative Assistant IV	chonaker@udel.edu	Mental health and well-being is important to me and I believe should be front and center in our individual lives, at home and at work. I an dedicated to offer hope to anyone who needs it.
Vincent	Jackson	Assistant Director	Office of Student Conduct	vincee@udel.edu	Mental Health impacts all of us in different ways, whether directly or indirectly. I want to assist folks with connecting to the best resource available to them as quickly as possible.
Marianne	Johnson	Academic Program Manager	College of Engineering	mtj@udel.edu
Nancy	Johnson	Administrative Assistant III	Physical Therapy	najohns@udel.edu	Mental health is important to me because I have seen and experienced first hand the struggles and challenges of love ones and understand how it can affect the family unit. I want others to know they are not alone and resources are available to help them.
Christina	Johnston	Assistant Dean, Graduate Student Services	College of Education and Human Development-Office of the Dean	cmj@udel.edu	It is natural to need help sometimes and people really do care. If you are struggling or have questions, I hope you find what you need in the UD or surrounding community.
Laurie	Jones	Administrative Assistant III	Plant and Soil Sciences	joneslj@udel.edu	Mental health is important to me because I have have seen the toll that these challenges take on people and the community at large. It is important to me to reduce stigma and get anyone struggling the resources they need. Timely intervention and support lead to more positive outcomes.
Nancy	Koller	Administrative Assistant	Kinesiology & Appl Physiology	njk@udel.edu	Mental health is important to me because when you get the treatment you need, it enables you to live your best life. It's important to know you are not alone. There is a compassionate support network on our campus who care about YOU and want to help you succeed in working through challenges.
Helen Ann	Lawless	Director, Strategic Wellbeing & Training	Student Wellbeing	hlawless@udel.edu	I am a Public Health Social Worker with lived experiences related to mental health concerns. I know how much I've benefited from supportive resources, and I want to provide a safe, judgement-free environment where I can help connect folks to the resources they're interested in exploring. I also want people to know that they're not alone, and it's okay to ask for help.
Lisa	Lim-Pahl	Undergraduate Student Services, College of Health Sciences	Associate Director, Undergraduate Recruitment	llimpahl@udel.edu	I'm here to support you to improve their mental health (even if nothing is wrong!) and help find resources if/when you're ready to take that step.
Jacqueline	Lukawski	Graduate Academic Advisor	Civil and Environmental Engineering	jacquee@udel.edu	Mental health is important to me because it impacts every aspect of our lives. Mental health issues affect people from all walks of life; students, faculty and staff.
Kirby	Lynch	Head All Girl Cheer Coach; Spirit Program Event Coordinator	Athletics- Spirit Program	kmlynch@udel.edu
Jennifer	Magaw	Administrative Specialist	Center for Economic Education & Entrepreneurship	jmagaw@udel.edu
Haritha	Malladi	Assistant Professor and Director of First-Year Engineering	Civil and Environmental Engineering	malladi@udel.edu	Mental health is an integral part of wellness. I want to especially be present for my students, normalize talking about struggles with mental health, and encourage ways to seek help and get better..
Kristie	Marmo	Institute for Public Administration	Administrative Assistant III	Kristiem@udel.edu
Jennifer	McMenemy	Development & Alumni Relations	Director of Creative Marketing	jennmc@udel.edu	Our society is suffering. Let's contribute to create healthier communities and break the stigma!
Kelly	Meacham	UD Scholars Program	Academic Program Coordinator	kgoldie@udel.edu
Joy	Mintzer	Pre-Award Grants Analyst II	Engineering Office of Research Administration	joym@udel.edu	Prioritizing mental health is more important than ever; it impacts every area of our lives. It affects how we feel, think, and live our lives by encompassing our emotional, psychological, and sociological well-being.
Eileen	Moye	Sr. HR Data Specialist	Human Resrources	emoye@udel.edu	Mental Health is important to me as I realize that each and every person may be struggling with something that they don't feel comfortable sharing but are suffering in silence. Having a resource to go to is key to everyone.
Nicole	Murphy	Business Administrator	Civil & Environmental Engineering	nbmurphy@udel.edu	Mental health is important to me because I have seen the impact that it has on families
Suzanne	Nelson	Administrative Assistant, II	Student Involvement	suzzw@udel.edu	I believe that everybody struggles with some level of mental health and that the more we talk about it and the more we normalize it, the better we can help each other get through it.
Leslie	O'Neill	Associate Director and Physical Therapist	Physical Therapy	loneill@udel.edu
Sarah	Palmer	UD Career Center	Assistant Director, Employer Engagement & Integration	sbpalmer@udel.edu
Alysha	Parker	Academic Program Manager	DACCR	aisakoff@udel.edu	Because mental, emotional health is the foundation of our well-being and our well-being a pre-requisite for being able to live out our purpose in life. Every person matters.
Sue	Parkowski	Administrative Assistant, Center for Counseling and Student Development	Student Life	suep@udel.edu	Mental Health is important to me because thoughts, behaviors and actions are cyclical. As a Mental Health First Aider and Certified Professional Coach, I strive to listen and move people into a mindset that is more empowering.
Nicole	Pekarek	MMSC	Assistant Professor	pekarekn@udel.edu	You are not alone.
Jess	Pieper	Asst. Director, Employee Engagement and Wellbeing	Human Resources	jpieper@udel.edu	Receiving treatment for my depression has been life changing and wouldn't have been possible without the support of others. I hope we can build a strong network of support for the UD community to prioritize protecting mental health.
Stacy	Purse	Administrative Specialist	Career Center	scpurse@udel.edu	Mental health is important at every stage of life and it's essential to our overall health and wellbeing. I want to help the UD community by being a resource for those that need support.
Carolyn	Quinci	Deputy Registrar	Office of the University Registrar	cquinci@udel.edu
Sheryl	Ratcliffe	College of Arts and Sciences	Academic Advisor II	sratclif@udel.edu	Mental health impacts overall well-being and is crucial to flourishing and happiness. It is extremely important to me to support and connect others to resources to improve their mental health.
Nicole	Rehbach	Academic Advisor II	CANR Undergraduate Student Services	nrehbach@udel.edu	Mental health is important to me because it affects all aspects of a person's wellbeing. I want to help people identify things they may be feeling and ways that they can improve their mental wellness. I am a volunteer grief support group facilitator as well!
Stephen	Roberts	Academic Program Coordinator/Academic Advisor	Lerner College - Undergraduate Advising Center	scr@udel.edu	Mental health is important to me because it impacts how I (we) feel, think and act each day. More importantly, it drives my decision-making and problem-solving - to better manage life's ups and downs each day.
Keri	Rodney	Academic Program Manager	Lerner, Undergraduate Advising and Academic Services	krodney@udel.edu
Noelle-Erin	Romero	Director of RISE	College of Engineering	noromero@udel.edu
Lydia	Schlitzkus	Research Office	Delaware INBRE Communications Coordinator, Events & Project Management	lydias@udel.edu	Mental health is important because it impacts everyone and we should work together as a community to support each other!
Christine	Schultz	Associate Director	Honors College	cschultz@udel.edu	We all deserve to live a life that is healthy and that includes our mental health. I value being part of the UD community and hope others have experiences and the well being to embrace that, too!
David	Schultz	Lerner College, Academic Advising Office	Academic Advisor II	schultzd@udel.edu	Everyone has a time when they need someone to listen. Together we are strong. It takes a community.
Jennifer	Seabrook-Scott	Nutrition Assistant	Animal and Food Sciences	jsscott@udel.edu	Mental health is important to me because I have seen the impact on those who have suffered from a mental health issue and did not have support. I want to be there to support others in need and direct them to resources that will benefit them.
Mohsin	Siddiqui	Assistant Professor	Civil and Environmental Engineering	mohsin@udel.edu	I am passionate about excellence in higher education. Mental health and wellness are an integral part of an effective learning environment.
Annie	Slease	Strategic Manager of Mental Health Initiatives	Center for Disabilities Studies	aslease@udel.edu	After my own family struggled significantly a decade ago, I'm now dedicated to ensuring that we all understand and nurture our mental health as much as we do our physical health. I also want to help caregivers see we are at our best when we prioritize our own wellbeing. Reach out. Let's talk!
Sherri	Sobocinski	Library Assistant III	Collections Sharing and Delivery / Morris Library	sherris@udel.edu	Mental health is important to me because so many people are dealing with high stress levels and many don't know how to reach out for help. I want to be present and available to listen and support as many people as I can.
Karyn	Stockar	Adjunct Professor	Behavioral Health and Nutrition (BHAN)	kstockar@udel.edu	Mental health affects every aspect of our life. I want to help to help people work through their struggles and become healthier and happier.
Alvin	Tamba	Administrative Assistant II	Engineering	alvintam@udel.edu	Mental health is important to me because because i was able to learn the signs and symptoms of mental health and i am able to provide first aid to someone in need.
Kati	Tilley	Postdoctoral Researcher	College of Education	ktilley@udel.edu
Jessica	Venturi	Graduate Services Specialist, Professional Dev	Graduate College	jventuri@udel.edu
Hannah	Vogelsong	Program Coordinator	Fraternity and Sorority Leadership & Learning	hvogels@udel.edu	Mental health is important to me because it is a vital part of our lives and can impact our thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.
Alex	Waad	PhD Research Assistant	Behavioral Health and Nutrition		Mental health is health - everyone deserves equal access to their optimal health.
Minda	Watson	Career Coach	Lerner Career Services	minkoval@udel.edu	Firm believer that mental health is as important as physical health. Stop the Stigma. #stigmafree
Stacy	Weile	Supervisor, ITV Video Operations	IT Academic Technology Services	sweile@udel.edu	I have learned through my own personal and family struggles that we must focus on a person as a whole human being. Knowing where to turn for support when life gets overwhelming is key to our mental health. For instance, we all know where to go to fix a broken arm, but do we know how to cope with the loss of independence this can bring?
Tracy	Willman	Administrative Specialist	UD Career Center	twillman@udel.edu	Mental health is important to me because it is an essential part of each individual's overall health and wellbeing, and deserves the same level of support. I want to actively contribute to removing the stigma associated with mental health by being a resource for others that can contribute positively to their mental health journey.
Noel	Wolhar	Associate Director, CANR Undergraduate Recruitment	Undergraduate Student Services	nwolhar@udel.edu
Elianna	Wydra	Academic Program Coordinator	Kinesiology & Applied Physiology	ewydra@udel.edu
Callie	Zimmerman	World Scholars Program Coordinator	Center for Global Programs and Services	czimmerm@udel.edu	Mental health impacts every other aspect of our lives but is so often ignored- I want to help others on campus embrace caring for mental health and viewing it not as a sign of weakness but one of maturity and strength.